Required documents
Before you apply to rent a park for an event, download and complete the following forms. All forms are in [PDF] format.
Application form
Application for use - Grand Parade
Application for use - Emera Oval
Special event supplementary form
How to apply for a special event
Submit the above forms:
In person:
Alderney Gate, 40 Alderney Dr, 1st Floor Dartmouth
Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Email:
Tracy Murphy murphyt@halifax.ca
Phone:
902-456-0965
Locations
Special Event sites include the following:
DeWolfe Park
Emera Oval
Ferry Terminal Park/Dartmouth Waterfront
Graham's Grove
Grand Parade
Granville Mall
Nathan Green Square
Sackville Landing
Sullivan's Pond
Victoria Park
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How much does it cost?
All fees listed are per day and do not include HST.
Until March 31, 2023
Park bookings: $39.47 less than 4 hours; $85.15 over 4 hours
Special event sites: $85.15 per day
Weddings: $85.15 per day
Filming commercial: $133.04 per day
Filming non-profit/low budget: $66.52 per day
Beginning April 1, 2023
Park bookings: $40.26 less than 4 hours; $86.85 over 4 hours
Special event sites: $86.85 per day
Weddings: $86.85 per day
Filming commercial: $135.70 per day
Filming non-profit/low budget: $67.85 per day
Public events with no entry fee - Free of charge
Other incidental fees
Key sign out fee: $25 per key
Special Event tents: $100 + HST per event plus other applicable fees as required
Additional documents
The following provide information on your rental. All of these documents are in [PDF] format.
SOCAN [Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada]
RESOUND [Music Licensing Company] Tarriff 6.B